Pearson igcse remote invigilation

[yellowjellytot]

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Pearson igcse remote invigilation?
For various reasons it may be the only option for DS to take GCSE’s, but I’m nervous about the set up.
Has it worked for anyone?
Thanks

I don’t have personal experience because my DC who are not in school have home invigilation, but I know it has worked for others.

Although I also have concerns and I know my concerns are shared by some others. What happens when tech goes wrong either on a widespread scale or individual level?

You mention it may be the only option. If that is because of SEN, you will need to check if the access arrangements DS requires are compatible with remote invigilation. Not all are possible. And for some of the ones that are have limitations e.g. rest breaks can be accommodated but candidates have to remain in the room in view of the camera.

Thanks.
Yes, the tech going wrong that I’m concerned about.
His access requirements are quite simple and will be allowed.
I’m just not sure what other options I have, he will almost definitely be too anxious to go to an exam centre.
It would be interesting to hear from anyone that has done remote invitation (either successfully or unsuccessfully!)

I’m new to all of this, I haven’t heard of home invigilation. Is that something anyone can access? (We’d be paying privately, not sure if that’s something we can do?)

Home invigilation is possible for EHE DC, but it can be difficult to arrange. You would need to find an exam centre who offered it and had availability. Not all centres offer it and when they do, it books up early. My DC who have home invigilation have EOTAS/EOTIS rather than EHE.

It is very difficult to access. In theory it is possible. You would need to find an exam centre who can facilitate it, and it would be very expensive (which I know remote invigilaton is). The thing to do is contact your local exam centres.